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  1. 06-07-2007 06:46 PM #1
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    Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Ran across the signs announcing the launch of Atlantis (STS-117) while I was in Huntsville last weekend.

    Launches at 7:38pm tomorrow night:

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    Nasa TV page so you can watch live: NASA - NASA TV Landing Page
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  2. 06-07-2007 07:14 PM #2
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    One of the coolest sites for anybody who lives in central Florida!

    Of course, when it re-enters to land at Kennedy the sonic boom is enough to make you shit your pants.
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  3. 06-07-2007 08:56 PM #3
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    I'll post some live pics. I plan on riding over to the edge of 'public view' for this one on the coast. It's about a 40 minute ride. I like the rumble of the ground when it goes....
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  4. 06-07-2007 09:03 PM #4
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    I have not seen an actual launch but have done the tour of the launch site. it is very impressive. The white smoke you see when it is taking off is actually steam, the dump water from I believe 4 water towers just to keep the launch pad cool.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by smkeatr View Post
    I'll post some live pics. I plan on riding over to the edge of 'public view' for this one on the coast. It's about a 40 minute ride. I like the rumble of the ground when it goes....

    Even if you don't, you'll still get a great show (which I'm sure you already know). I remember the first one I saw was from a golf course on the western side of Orlando (I think I was 10). Like an enormous torch rising into the sky.

    Very impressive stuff.
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  6. 06-07-2007 09:31 PM #6
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    If I get home from work on time, I'll go for the close up but if I'm late, you guys will get the back yard pics. Not much difference actually except maybe this time I can get it still on the pad.
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  7. 06-08-2007 01:40 PM #7
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Well that explains why we have been seeing the Shuttle 747 ferry plane at the plant and out at Edwards getting in some Airfield Fam and touch and go's.

    Always good to see the boys going into space.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by Mo-Noyz View Post
    One of the coolest sites for anybody who lives in central Florida!

    Of course, when it re-enters to land at Kennedy the sonic boom is enough to make you shit your pants.
    Imagine what you would do seeing an ICBM coming then
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by Hammer View Post
    I have not seen an actual launch but have done the tour of the launch site.
    Very cool. I would like to see a launch sometime.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral IS a very cool place to visit.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Back yard pics, got off work late.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Very nice!!
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    with that flame, wonder how much they added to Global warming. Gore should be pissed.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    I have had the distinct please to work for KSC. The best perk of the job is viewing shuttle launches up close and personal. I got to view more launches as close as about four miles away or so. Night launch is the best....
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Got home from work just in time to catch it broaching the horizon. Too bad my little trek over to KSC was last week.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by colryn View Post
    I have had the distinct please to work for KSC. The best perk of the job is viewing shuttle launches up close and personal. I got to view more launches as close as about four miles away or so. Night launch is the best....
    Night launches are absolutely amazing!
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    That is very cool...great pics.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by smkeatr View Post
    Back yard pics, got off work late.
    How far are you from the launch site, and what is the elapsed time of those photos?
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue View Post
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    Quote Originally Posted by CBRVFR View Post
    How far are you from the launch site, and what is the elapsed time of those photos?

    Last time I drove over using a road with the most dircect route it was 35 miles. The time frame was about a minute or 2. I got about 3 close ups between the far shots. As fast as my digicam will auto focus and shoot.
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    I bet it's pretty loud, too?

    It must be a real thrill to see that. Thanks for the photos.
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  22. 06-11-2007 10:30 PM #22
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    Re: Shuttle Launch 8 JUN 07 (STS-117)

    We heard but didn't feel the rumble but it was after the SRB separation.
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